Leeds United are looking towards Heerenveen right back Milan van Ewijk to bolster Daniel Farke’s squad.
Heerenveen ace Milan van Ewijk is emerging as a target for both Leeds United and Coventry City.
That is according to Dutch newspaper Leeuwarder Courant, which is based in Friesland – the home of Heerenveen.
They claim that Coventry have already launched a bid to try and sign Van Ewijk this summer.
The Sky Blues have money to spend after selling star striker Viktor Gyokeres to Sporting.
Mark Robin’s men have dipped into the Dutch market with success before too having landed Gustavo Hamer
They now want to add Van Ewijk but it’s believed that Leeds are also interested in signing the Dutchman.
Leeds are looking to build a promotion-winning time and may see Van Ewijk as being a key addition.
Who is Leeds United target Milan van Ewijk?
Van Ewijk was born in Amsterdam but rather than start in the ranks Ajax, his first club was rivals Feyenoord.
Released as a teenager, Van Ewijk moved on to lower league side Excelsior Maassluis for first-team action.
Van Ewijk quickly moved on to ADO Den Haag and excelled there after a loan spell at Cambuur.
The 22-year-old joined Heerenveen in 2021 and has impressed going forward, bagging six goals and three assists in all competitions last season.
A right back with blistering pace, Van Ewijk has been linked with big moves in recent times.
Fulham were interested in January whilst Sporting looked at Van Ewijk to replace Tottenham star Pedro Porro.
The Championship could be Van Ewijk’s destination now though with Coventry and Leeds fighting it out.
Do Leeds United need another right back?
Leeds have allowed one right back to leave the club with Rasmus Kristensen joining Roma on loan.
Luke Ayling is an option there whilst Cody Drameh is now back with the club after being on loan at Luton Town.
A move back to Luton doesn’t seem likely now they have signed Issa Kabore, but Drameh will still be attracting interest.
If Leeds do end up selling Drameh, Van Ewijk could be his replacement – but they must hope that Coventry don’t get there first.
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